Research

The roots of the Arizona Respiratory Center go back to 1971, when the National Institutes of Health (NIH) awarded a Specialized Center of Research (SCOR) grant to two physicians at the University of Arizona's new College of Medicine. Today, our internationally recognized researchers investigate respiratory issues in the areas of genetics, physiology, immunology, molecular and cell biology, pediatrics, radiology, pathology, and cardiology.

BIO5

Involving more than twenty colleges and departments at the University of Arizona, the BIO5 brings together researchers from five core disciplines Agriculture, Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacy, and Science.

Education

Faculty members at the Arizona Respiratory Center freely pass along their expertise to undergraduates, graduate medical students, Residents, and postdoctoral Fellows at the College of Medicine. Nearly 100 Fellows have completed fellowships at the Center and now hold positions in hospitals and universities the world over.

Patient Care

Center physicians are involved throughout Arizona, treating patients at the Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System, Tucson Medical Center, Kindred Hospital and Clinics in Yuma, the White Mountain Apache Reservation, and the Navajo Nation. Translating their knowledge about respiratory diseases into state-of-the-art medical care for the residents of Arizona.

Center of Excellence

At the University of Arizona's College of Medicine

Welcome to the Arizona Respiratory Center, an internationally renowned organization of physicians, scientists, and scholars all seeking to understand and eradicate respiratory diseases.

The Arizona Respiratory Center has a rich and varied history and background. The Center started in 1971 as a small, specialized research effort in respiratory sciences at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. Since that time, it has evolved into an internationally renowned, comprehensive Center of Excellence that combines the highest caliber of research, clinical care, and teaching.

Indeed, U.S. News and World Report recently recognized the Arizona Respiratory Center as one of the top institutions for respiratory care among hospitals nationwide. In the 21st century, our mission involves not only a dedication to research but also to state-of-the-art medical care and education.

Although I am pleased with our progress in serving the community and in understanding the origins, treatments, and prevention of life-altering respiratory diseases, there is much more for us to do. Asthma is reaching epidemic levels in children, and 1 in 10 now need treatment for this debilitating condition. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is the fifth-leading cause of death in the United States, and more than 15 million Americans are affected.

I am convinced that in the next few decades we will find cures for the most common respiratory diseases affecting young and old. I also believe that the Arizona Respiratory Center will continue playing a central role in this quest. On behalf of the Center's physicians, scientists, nurses, and staff who are so dedicated to improving people's lives, I thank you for your interest in our work. Your support is vital to our success.

Interested in Participating?

Be the most important part of research, a participant. By volunteering for a research study you facilitate the discovery of new or improved treatments, medical procedures, and methods of diagnosing conditions or diseases.